(ST. GEORGE, Utah) – CenturyLink announced the six St. George-area winners of the CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation’s Teachers and Technology grant program. The program, which has been offered since 2008, awards grants to schools in CenturyLink’s local service areas on behalf of teachers who have developed specific plans to innovatively implement technology in their classroom.

“We are very pleased to be a part of providing innovative technology in the classroom that enhances the learning experience for students in these schools,” said Larry Walters, CenturyLink vice president and general manager for Utah. “It is exciting to see teachers implement creative teaching techniques that assist students in hands-on learning.”

More than 238 teachers applied for grants statewide, with 27 winners selected by a review committee comprised of community members and a CenturyLink representative. The winning teachers’ schools each received a grant to be used by the teachers to purchase technology to benefit students in the classroom:

• Horizon Elementary in Washington was awarded $2,500 to spend towards the purchase of a SMART interactive table in the classroom. That technology will provide students the opportunity to engage and interact in a collaborative manner as they practice skills taught through discovery. Teacher Andrea Angona submitted the project.

• Sunrise Ridge Intermediate in St. George was awarded approximately $7,000 for three grants:

1) Poetry Meets Art - $2,492 for the purchase of five iPads to challenge and engage students in creating poetry and art. Teacher Julie Green submitted the project.

2) Fit Kids with Fitbit - $1,993 for the purchase of 35 Fitbit Wireless Activity Trackers which will enable teachers to gain activity information from students that includes distance, steps, and caloric intake. Teacher Doug Jenson submitted the project.

• Santa Clara Elementary in Santa Clara was awarded $2,260 to purchase seven iPad Minis to be be used by students to get information about insects. Teacher Marty Clayton submitted the proposal.

• Bloomington Elementary in St. George was awarded $2,400 to purchase several Chromebook computers to be used as research tools for students. Susan Anderson submitted the project.

About the CenturyLink Foundation

CenturyLink’s vision is to improve lives, strengthen businesses and connect communities by delivering advanced technologies and solutions with honest and personal service. CenturyLink extends this vision through the CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to contributing to endeavors that improve the well-being and overall quality of life for people throughout CenturyLink’s communities. Named after CenturyLink’s founder Clarke M. Williams, the Foundation is endowed by CenturyLink to support community initiatives that encourage our employees to use their time, talents and resources to strengthen the communities in which they live and work.

(ST. GEORGE, Utah) – CenturyLink announced the six St. George-area winners of the CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation’s Teachers and Technology grant program. The program, which has been offered since 2008, awards grants to schools in CenturyLink’s local service areas on behalf of teachers who have developed specific plans to innovatively implement technology in their classroom.

“We are very pleased to be a part of providing innovative technology in the classroom that enhances the learning experience for students in these schools,” said Larry Walters, CenturyLink vice president and general manager for Utah. “It is exciting to see teachers implement creative teaching techniques that assist students in hands-on learning.”

More than 238 teachers applied for grants statewide, with 27 winners selected by a review committee comprised of community members and a CenturyLink representative. The winning teachers’ schools each received a grant to be used by the teachers to purchase technology to benefit students in the classroom:

• Horizon Elementary in Washington was awarded $2,500 to spend towards the purchase of a SMART interactive table in the classroom. That technology will provide students the opportunity to engage and interact in a collaborative manner as they practice skills taught through discovery. Teacher Andrea Angona submitted the project.

• Sunrise Ridge Intermediate in St. George was awarded approximately $7,000 for three grants:

1) Poetry Meets Art - $2,492 for the purchase of five iPads to challenge and engage students in creating poetry and art. Teacher Julie Green submitted the project.

2) Fit Kids with Fitbit - $1,993 for the purchase of 35 Fitbit Wireless Activity Trackers which will enable teachers to gain activity information from students that includes distance, steps, and caloric intake. Teacher Doug Jenson submitted the project.

• Santa Clara Elementary in Santa Clara was awarded $2,260 to purchase seven iPad Minis to be be used by students to get information about insects. Teacher Marty Clayton submitted the proposal.

• Bloomington Elementary in St. George was awarded $2,400 to purchase several Chromebook computers to be used as research tools for students. Susan Anderson submitted the project.

About the CenturyLink Foundation

CenturyLink’s vision is to improve lives, strengthen businesses and connect communities by delivering advanced technologies and solutions with honest and personal service. CenturyLink extends this vision through the CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to contributing to endeavors that improve the well-being and overall quality of life for people throughout CenturyLink’s communities. Named after CenturyLink’s founder Clarke M. Williams, the Foundation is endowed by CenturyLink to support community initiatives that encourage our employees to use their time, talents and resources to strengthen the communities in which they live and work.